Hobie introduced us to the Micro Power Pole in the recent fishing worlds and competitors were more impressed than they were expecting to be. I edited this clip together (on behalf of SLH) that demonstrates the powerpole in action, how they are fitted to a Pro Angler and includes some initial impressions.

You might be right for all I know. And yeah, an internal battery version makes more sense to me though the unit is heavy enough as it is, so I wonder how much its going to amount to with battery built in. That'll be a lot of weight hanging off the stern, but I don't think thats likely to be an issue for a PA. But those guys out there with Sports or Ourfitters eyeing this thing off... forget it